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Lean Manufacturing Systems and Just-in-time Inventory Methods are Key to Achieving Working Capital Efficiency
13-Jan-2015
Global
Market Research
NE39-01-00-00-00
AU01645-GL-MR_21607
The study analyzes the importance of working capital in the automotive industry. It looks at recent trends and initiatives taken by companies to streamline working capital needs, and examines the disadvantages of excess or inadequate working capital. Working capital management is analyzed by segment and region for accounts payable and receivable, inventory, and cash as a percentage of total assets. Rankings of the top 30 automotive original equipment manufacturers and component manufacturers by segment based on working capital management are presented. A case study of a company with adequate working capital is given to present the methods adopted to achieve it. The study period is from 2009 to 2013.
Research Objective and Scope
Executive Summary
Introduction
Introduction (continued)
Key Factors Determining Working Capital
Key Factors Determining Working Capital (continued)
Disadvantages of Excess and Inadequate Working Capital
Working Capital Efficiency Initiatives
Segment Analysis—Accounts Receivable Days
Segment Analysis—Accounts Payable
Segment Analysis—Inventory Outstanding
Segment Analysis—Work in Progress Inventory
Segment Analysis—Cash as a Percent of Total Assets
Regional Analysis—Accounts Receivable Days
Regional Analysis—Accounts Payable
Regional Analysis—Work in Progress Inventory
Regional Analysis—Cash as a Percentage of Total Assets
Working Capital Management—Top 30 Automotive OEMs, Passenger Car Segment
Working Capital Management—Top 30 Automotive OEMs, Commercial Vehicles Segment
Working Capital Management—Top 30 Automotive OEMs,2-wheeler Segment
Working Capital Management—Top 30 Automotive Component Manufacturers, Chassis Segment
Working Capital Management—Top 30 Automotive Component Manufacturers, Powertrain Segment
Working Capital Management—Top 30 Automotive Component Manufacturers, Safety Segment
Case Study—Bajaj Auto
Case Study—Bajaj Auto (continued)
Case Study—Bajaj Auto (continued)
Conclusions
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